Investment Footwear Guide Ep. I | Ankle Boots

I read a boot guide where the author based their entire recos on walking 15K steps in their "winning" pair.🥲 But someone else's subjective step count is terrible footwear advice & what feels great on their feet will likely blister yours! True comfort (and longevity) come down to objective shoe architecture. If you're tired of your boots sagging or ruining your feet, here’s a quick guide on what to check before shopping + my top 5 recos.

(And if you're wondering why you should listen to me: I spent years selling luxury footwear, so learning the exact science behind thousand-dollar shoes was literally my job!)